Equipped 2026: "Who Really Wrote the Book of Genesis and How Do We Know?" by Jody Apple

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 2:30 PM Session   Text Questions: Who Really Wrote The Book Of Genesis And How Do We Know? - Jody Apple   The lecture series discusses the authorship of Genesis and the Pentateuch, focusing on the evidence for "substantial Mosaic authorship" and how to properly frame questions about the topic. The instructor argues that while Genesis does not explicitly name Moses, a cumulative case built on Old and New Testament evidence, narrative continuity, and thematic cohesion supports Moses's foundational role. The talks contrast this view with critical theories like the documentary hypothesis, which are critiqued for their naturalistic assumptions. The lectures emphasize that Genesis is a foundational text for key biblical doctrines (God, creation, humanity, sin, judgment), and questioning its authorship impacts the unity and authority of Scripture. The discussion draws parallels between defending biblical historicity and defending the historicity of the Holocaust, highlighting the method of converging multiple lines of evidence. The speaker encourages reading the entire Pentateuch in large segments to perceive its unity and highlights resources like Gene Garrett’s “Rethinking Genesis” for further study. The lectures also touch on the nature of divine inspiration, the use of sources by biblical authors like Luke and Paul, and the necessity of a metaphysical framework that acknowledges intangible realities (like truth and mathematics) for rational thought.    Duration 43:32